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Fire Pink
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Fire Pink

Silene virginica
In the United States: Native · also called fire pink

Honeybees visit Fire Pink mainly for pollen, though the deep tubular flowers restrict nectar access for them. Peak bloom hits in late spring through early summer, offering valuable early forage in shaded woodland settings. As a short-lived perennial, it may self-seed but often needs replanting to maintain populations; it's generally deer-resistant but prefers well-drained soils.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–June
Hardiness zones4-8
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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